Butts County is in the Historic Heartland travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Jackson, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 27,127 residents in 2024, up from 25,438 in 2020. It covers about 184 square miles of land and was created in 1825.
- County seatJackson
- Population (2024 estimate)27,127
- Land area184 square miles
- Created1825
- Travel regionHistoric Heartland
Print it: download the printable Butts County map (PDF), sized for standard letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches, portrait). Choose “actual size” or “fit to page” when you print.
Cities and Towns in Butts County
Butts County has 3 incorporated cities and towns. Populations are U.S. Census Bureau estimates for July 1, 2024, for the whole city, including any part in a neighboring county.
| City or town | 2024 population | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson (county seat) | 5,867 | |
| Flovilla | 700 | |
| Jenkinsburg | 419 |
Highways
Interstates and U.S. highways come from Census road data; state route numbers come from the Georgia Department of Transportation’s road inventory. In Georgia most U.S. highways also carry a state route number, and where two routes share the same road GDOT records it under one of them.
- Interstates: I-75
- U.S. highways: US 23
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 16, SR 36, SR 42, SR 87
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- Indian Springs State Park (state park)
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Jackson Lake, High Falls Lake, Ocmulgee River, Towaliga River, Yellow Water Creek, Rocky Creek, Cabin Creek, Brushy Creek and Aboothlacoosta Creek. Names follow the U.S. Geological Survey’s official Geographic Names Information System.
Neighboring Counties
Butts County borders Henry County, Jasper County, Lamar County, Monroe County, Newton County and Spalding County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Butts County, Georgia?
Jackson is the county seat of Butts County. It is also the largest city in the county.
What cities are in Butts County, Georgia?
Butts County has 3 incorporated cities and towns: Jackson, Flovilla and Jenkinsburg.
What counties border Butts County?
Butts County borders Henry County, Jasper County, Lamar County, Monroe County, Newton County and Spalding County.
Is there a printable map of Butts County?
Yes. The Butts County map on this page is a free PDF sized for letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches, portrait) that you can print or save to your phone.
How many people live in Butts County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 27,127 people lived in Butts County on July 1, 2024, up from 25,438 in 2020.
Sources we checked
This map and page were built in October 2026 from public data:
- U.S. Census Bureau: TIGER/Line 2023 (county lines, roads, water, place boundaries)
- U.S. Census Bureau: county and city population estimates, Vintage 2024
- U.S. Census Bureau: 2023 Gazetteer (land area)
- USGS: Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1 (national forests, refuges, WMAs)
- USGS: Geographic Names Information System (lake and river names)
- Georgia DNR 2026-27 Hunting Regulations (eRegulations) (current WMA list)